Comparison

Instamic Remote vs NDIntercom

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Instamic Remote

This app allows you to remotely control one or multiple microphones, sync them with timecode, and monitor audio before recording. You can also record high-quality video or audio directly to your mobile device.

Highlights
  • Remote control multiple microphones
  • Start and stop recording
  • Audio monitoring
  • Timecode syncing
  • Record video or audio directly
  • Adjust recording settings
Features
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Control your Instamic remotely to capture the sound you love! Instamic Remote transforms your iPhone or iPad into an audio-video powerhouse. Remote control one or multiple microphones, keep them synced with Timecode and monitor the audio before recording. You can even record video or audio only directly to your mobile device at 48kHz. KEY FEATURES - Remote control multiple Instamics at once (up to 10) - Start and stop recording - Set up the input gain while recording - VU meter to monitor audio input - Adjust Recording Settings - Turn off Instamic wirelessly - Rename each device - Audio monitoring (pre-recording) - Lock button - LEDs on and off - Save Monitoring Session - Timecode Syncing (Atomos AirGlu, Tentacle Sync E, or Internal Time of the Day) SETTINGS Input Mode: 32-bit Float Mono (Instamic Pro Plus), 24-bit Mono, 24-bit Dual-Mono (Instamic Basic, Pro Mono and Stereo), 24-bit Stereo, M/S (Instamic Pro Stereo). Input Level: Manual or Automatic Sample Rate: 48kHz or 96kHz Time Remaining Battery Level Firmware Version Rename your device Turn it off wirelessly Switch to Handsfree Profile Mode. Auto LEDs mode Sleep Mode Take numbering Saving Monitoring Session Format #happyrecording #wearestorytellers #wearecreators Michele and the Instamic Team

About

NDIntercom

Transform your iPhone into a push-to-talk intercom system using the NDI protocol. Ideal for professional audio monitoring and communication, it supports various network connections and Bluetooth headsets for flexible use.

Highlights
  • Push-to-talk intercom functionality
  • NDI protocol support
  • Audio monitoring of NDI feeds
  • Talkback capability
  • Headphone button or screen swipe PTT lock
  • Speakerphone and NDI Discover Server support
  • Bluetooth headset compatibility
Features
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This unique app turns your iPhone into a push to talk, and simultaneous receive intercom, using the NDI Protocol. Works on Wifi, Wired or 4G via VPN. Using the industry standard NDI Protocol which is supported by hundreds of software and hardware devices, NDIntercom allows for audio monitoring of any NDI feed on your network for comms listen monitoring as well as talkback. Simply launch the app and a new NDI service will be registered on your network with your PTT audio stream. You can lock down the PTT with the headphone button or a screen swipe. You can also switch to speakerphone and enter an NDI Discover Server address for cross subnet or VPN applications. You can also rename the device. Also supports Bluetooth headsets including Apple AirPods. Has been tested with macOS Server VPN although other VPNs may also work. Requires a direct VPN connection (not relayed) for best results. Use in pairs, or with a whole team monitoring a single director feeds, also compatible with Sienna ND Processing Engine Intercom server for party line operations. See website for compatibility details. NB. NDIntercom provides a low latency audio connection using NDI uncompressed audio. Performance depends on quality of network connection, and may be affected by poor WIFI connections. Solid WIFI connections or a wired connection via lightning to ethernet are strongly recommended.

Screenshots

Instamic Remote4 screens
NDIntercom1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Instamic Remote at 46% against NDIntercom's 0%. Instamic Remote also leads on price (Free vs $19.99) and update cadence (every 5 months vs every 12 months). NDIntercom's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 14.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Instamic Remote is free to download; NDIntercom costs $19.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Instamic Remote ships an update every 5 months, NDIntercom every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Instamic Remote versus NDIntercom: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInstamic RemoteNDIntercom
PriceFree — better$19.99
Rating—3.5 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews46.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 months — betterEvery 12 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperInstamic Inc.Mark Gilbert

Customer experience

Instamic Remote

Written reviews63 reviews
Positive46.0%
Neutral6.3%
Negative47.6%

NDIntercom

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Instamic Remote

No in-app purchases

None

NDIntercom

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Instamic Remote free?
Instamic Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NDIntercom free?
NDIntercom costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Instamic Remote or NDIntercom have ads?
Neither Instamic Remote nor NDIntercom shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Instamic Remote or NDIntercom?
Instamic Remote ships an update every 5 months, and NDIntercom every 12 months. Most recently, Instamic Remote was updated on October 6, 2026 and NDIntercom on September 27, 2026.

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